In November, Vietnam exported US$6,190 million worth of goods to China, down 14.69 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$63,164 million worth of goods to China.
Vietnam exported US$1,317.23 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to China in November. This was down from US$1,867.67 million in October, a change of -29.47 percent.
It also exported US$1,304.84 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to China in November. This was down from US$1,438.34 million in October, a change of -9.28 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$493.44 million worth of still image, video cameras and parts thereof to China in November. This was down from US$549.26 million in October, a change of -10.16 percent.
It also exported US$461.64 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments to China in November. This was down from US$572.66 million in October, a change of -19.39 percent.
Finally, Vietnam exported US$455.02 million worth of fruits and vegetables to China in November. This was down from US$665.64 million in October, a change of -31.64 percent.
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Vietnam exports to China in November US$m
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 6,190.48 | 7,256.20 | -14.69% | 63,163.60 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 1,317.23 | 1,867.67 | -29.47% | 13,408.37 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 1,304.84 | 1,438.34 | -9.28% | 15,283.22 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 493.44 | 549.26 | -10.16% | 4,071.53 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 461.64 | 572.66 | -19.39% | 5,060.03 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 455.02 | 665.64 | -31.64% | 4,977.20 |
| Other products | 284.04 | 307.00 | -7.48% | 2,121.81 |
| Rubber | 257.14 | 238.37 | 7.88% | 2,115.80 |
| Wood and wooden products | 203.03 | 199.70 | 1.67% | 1,809.38 |
| Fishery products | 195.87 | 252.00 | -22.27% | 2,077.53 |
| Yarn | 188.18 | 197.75 | -4.84% | 1,928.92 |
| Footwear | 165.96 | 113.59 | 46.10% | 1,473.22 |
| Cashew nut | 114.26 | 112.76 | 1.32% | 1,024.27 |
| Textiles and garments | 107.53 | 99.63 | 7.93% | 1,257.87 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 85.31 | 81.30 | 4.93% | 1,048.03 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 84.99 | 81.24 | 4.62% | 785.40 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 63.61 | 74.82 | -14.99% | 582.53 |
| Plastics | 51.92 | 41.47 | 25.18% | 283.93 |
| Chemicals | 42.08 | 72.77 | -42.17% | 612.19 |
| Chemical products | 41.95 | 46.88 | -10.52% | 411.73 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 34.70 | 38.64 | -10.19% | 393.54 |
| Rice | 27.36 | 14.55 | 88.02% | 346.46 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 26.54 | 31.83 | -16.63% | 360.23 |
| Coffee | 25.71 | 15.20 | 69.09% | 223.49 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 23.07 | 27.77 | -16.93% | 204.33 |
| Petroleum products | 20.22 | 14.05 | 43.89% | 203.78 |
| Plastic products | 19.37 | 19.83 | -2.29% | 185.55 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 18.45 | 14.44 | 27.78% | 151.70 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 16.64 | 5.53 | 200.60% | 90.62 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 16.15 | 16.43 | -1.76% | 205.01 |
| Paper and paper products | 12.42 | 11.19 | 10.94% | 140.21 |
| Iron and steel products | 8.10 | 9.33 | -13.23% | 88.48 |
| Rubber products | 5.94 | 6.14 | -3.26% | 63.57 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 5.20 | 6.10 | -14.78% | 62.47 |
| Glass and glassware | 2.74 | 1.11 | 145.97% | 13.70 |
| Iron and steel | 2.71 | 3.10 | -12.68% | 25.93 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.66 | 1.67 | -0.35% | 11.15 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses | 1.56 | 1.34 | 16.27% | 17.67 |
| Tea | 1.55 | 1.92 | -19.70% | 18.86 |
| Ceramic products | 1.50 | 2.35 | -36.00% | 13.46 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.88 | 0.82 | 7.85% | 10.49 |
Vietnam trade with China
In November, Vietnam imported US$16,485.08 million worth of goods from China and exported US$6190.48 million, for total trade worth US$22,675.56 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$10,294.60 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and China has reached US$230,668 million, with Vietnam importing US$167,504 million worth of goods and exporting US$63,164 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with China year to date November US$millions
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 16,485.08 | 16,427.45 | 0.35% | 167,504.07 |
| Exports | 6,190.48 | 7,256.20 | -14.69% | 63,163.60 |
| Total | 22,675.56 | 23,683.65 | -4.26% | 230,667.67 |
| Balance | -10,294.60 | -9,171.25 | 12.25% | -104,340.48 |
Vietnam-China trade relations
Vietnam and China maintain an extensive set of trade agreements that facilitate the flow of goods, services and investment across their shared border.
Bilateral mechanisms and sectoral cooperation frameworks complement wider commitments under ASEAN–China arrangements, supporting supply-chain integration and cross-border commerce.
The two countries have a long history of economic engagement shaped by proximity, historic trading routes and evolving regional frameworks.
Their trade relationship has expanded through diplomatic normalisation, regular high-level dialogues and agreements aimed at easing customs procedures and promoting stable economic ties.